The vehicle lost control and crashed in flames, killing all three occupants.

MetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.

'Badly investigated' police case couldn't prove Brent Davie hit 178 parking meters.

The man has more than 30 criminal convictions.

We review Jetstar's JQ236 service from Christchurch to Auckland.

Diners who ate at the restaurant should contact public health officials.

New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.

Corrections applies for extra-vigilant release conditions for Hitler-admirer Philip Arps.

Olivia Bambery shared a bed with the teen, with the permission of his parents.

Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.

Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.

No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.

Live in a house on sloping ground? Your foundations could be at more risk in a quake.

St John says largest increase is from Kiwis aged 70 to 79.

Auckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.

Muslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.

309 cities around the world ranked, and the Kiwi city that's less affordable than London.

Fine weather for the country this week.

Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.

Heartache after Kiwi couple returned home to find belongings gone.

The fire is 200m by 30m in size, but has been contained.

Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.

Reports of a gun fired at a vehicle.

Fatal incident at a workplace on Distribution Lane in Sockburn.

The accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

He conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.

Robbers crash getaway car, leaving them to flee on foot.